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  1. Passage: 'The train departs at 09:15 and arrives at 11:45. There is one scheduled stop at Birmingham.' Which is TRUE?

    Answer: The journey takes 2 hours 30 minutes

    From 09:15 to 11:45 is exactly 2 hours and 30 minutes. Option A is directly supported.

  2. Passage: 'Residents in flood-risk areas are advised to have an emergency kit ready. The Environment Agency issued this advice last winter.' Which is CANNOT SAY?

    Answer: All residents in flood-risk areas have prepared an emergency kit

    The passage says residents are 'advised' to have a kit — it does not confirm that all have actually prepared one. This cannot be determined.

  3. Passage: 'The committee meets quarterly. Its next meeting is scheduled for September.' Which is TRUE?

    Answer: The committee meets four times a year

    'Quarterly' means four times a year. Option A correctly interprets this term.

  4. Passage: 'Students must achieve a pass mark in both the written and practical assessments to qualify.' A student passes the written but fails the practical. Which is TRUE?

    Answer: The student does not qualify

    Both assessments must be passed. Failing the practical means the student does not meet the full requirement and therefore does not qualify.

  5. Passage: 'The library will be closed for refurbishment from 1 August to 15 August inclusive.' Is the library open on 10 August?

    Answer: No, the library is closed

    10 August falls within the 1–15 August closure period (inclusive). The library is closed on that date.

  6. Passage: 'The policy applies to all full-time employees hired after 1 January 2020.' An employee was hired full-time on 1 January 2020. Which is TRUE?

    Answer: The policy does not apply to this employee

    The policy applies to those hired 'after' 1 January 2020. An employee hired on that exact date is not covered — 'after' excludes the date itself.